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NASCAR taking 'deeper dive' into Rule Book after waiver discussion
NASCAR granted Kyle Larson a waiver Tuesday that will keep him eligible for the Cup Series playoffs, but that doesn't necessarily mean the discussion is over. NASCAR will use the offseason to take a "deeper dive" into the language of the Rule Book. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR SVP of competition, provided...
NASCAR makes Kyle Larson playoff waiver decision
NASCAR has provided an answer to a question that has lingered since Kyle Larson attempted to compete in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. NASCAR has granted the 2021 Cup Series champion a waiver that will keep him eligible for the playoffs. Larson will have his 17 playoff points gained by winning two races and seven stages, and he will be able to pursue the regular-season championship once again.
Anthony Alfredo returning to Cup racing at Talladega
Anthony Alfredo has added another Cup Series start to his season schedule as he has reunited with Beard Motorsports. Alfredo, who competes full-time in Xfinity, will drive for Beard at Talladega Superspeedway in October. He will return to the No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro while working with a new primary sponsor. Fortify Building Solutions will make its first foray into NASCAR for the superspeedway race.
Carson Hocevar heats up NASCAR Rookie of the Year battle
Carson Hocevar has made the Rookie of the Year battle more competitive following a top-10 finish at World Wide Technology Raceway. Hocevar was one of three drivers in the Cup Series lineup Sunday competing to win Rookie of the Year. Josh Berry and Zane Smith were the other two. Berry was 19th in points, Hocevar was 24th in points, and Smith was 35th in points after the first 14 races of the season.
NASCAR weekend schedule, forecast for Sonoma Raceway
Two of the national NASCAR series and the ARCA Menards Series West compete this weekend at Sonoma Raceway. ARCA Menards Series West teams will kick off the weekend with a Friday evening race. Ryan Preece won last season's race at Sonoma in a one-off start. The Xfinity Series teams will...
Gateway Cup race shakes up NASCAR playoff picture
Only 11 races remain in the Cup Series regular season, yet the playoff picture is murkier than before due to the race at World Wide Technology Raceway. Austin Cindric won Sunday's Cup race as he took the lead from teammate Ryan Blaney on the final lap. Cindric, who was 20th in the Cup standings, punched his ticket to the playoffs and shifted the cutline up one spot.
Austin Cindric: '10th is not good enough' for Team Penske
Austin Cindric has won two Cup Series races since taking over the No. 2 Ford Mustang. He's put himself in the playoffs twice, but this is a far cry from where he knows he needs to be. An occasional win and a string of top-10 finishes are not what Team...
Austin Cindric steals the win at World Wide Technology Raceway
Austin Cindric has won his first Cup Series race since the 2022 Daytona 500 in a wild turn of events. Ryan Blaney was in the lead at World Wide Technology Raceway with two laps remaining in the race, and it appeared that he would win for the first time since Martinsville last October. However, he suddenly slowed before taking the white flag and proclaimed "I'm out of gas" over the radio.
Kyle Busch: 'can't afford days like this' after Gateway wreck
Kyle Busch saw his playoff hopes take another hard hit Sunday afternoon after a crash on the final lap of stage 2. Busch was winless entering the race weekend at Gateway, a track where he had an average finish of 1.5. He had an opportunity to win his second consecutive race at the 1.25-mile track but a crash sent his car to the garage.
Xfinity at Portland Results: Shane van Gisbergen wins
Shane van Gisbergen has locked up a spot in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs after winning at Portland International Raceway. Van Gisbergen won for the first time in the Xfinity Series after taking the lead from Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining in the race. Allgaier crossed the line second. Sammy Smith, AJ Allmendinger, and Ed Jones all scored top-10 finishes.
WWT Raceway Truck Results: Corey Heim wins
Corey Heim has won for the second time at World Wide Technology Raceway after dominating the final stage of Saturday afternoon's Truck Series race. Ty Majeski was the favorite during the first two stages after starting from the pole, but it was Heim who took the lead when it mattered. The Tricon Garage driver led a race-high 65 laps and scored his fourth win of the Truck Series season.
McDowell: Kyle Larson deserves 'a pass' after Double attempt
NASCAR has not announced whether it will give Kyle Larson a waiver to keep him eligible for the playoffs but Michael McDowell has strongly voiced support for his fellow driver. Section 12.3.2.1.A of the NASCAR Cup Rule Book states a driver must start all championship events to be eligible for...
Xfinity Portland starting lineup: Sam Mayer wins the pole
Sam Mayer will lead the Xfinity Series field to the green flag Saturday afternoon at Portland International Raceway (4:30 p.m. ET on FS1). Mayer won the pole with a lap of 96.654 mph. This is his second career pole and his first since Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2022. Shane van Gisbergen qualified second with a lap of 96.596 mph as he prepared for his first Xfinity start at the Oregon road course.
WWT Raceway Cup starting lineup: Michael McDowell wins pole
Michael McDowell will lead the Cup Series field to the green flag Sunday afternoon at World Wide Technology Raceway. McDowell qualified on the pole for the third time this season. He won the pole with a qualifying lap of 138.598 mph. This is the fourth time McDowell has qualified on the front row this season.
WWT Raceway Truck Series starting lineup: Ty Majeski wins pole
Ty Majeski will lead the Craftsman Truck Series field to the green flag Saturday afternoon at World Wide Technology Raceway (1:30 p.m. ET on Fox). Majeski won the pole with a qualifying speed of 138.568 mph. This is his third pole of the season and the eighth of his career.
NASCAR at Portland: How to watch Saturday's Xfinity race
The NASCAR Xfinity Series is at Portland International Raceway for the first of two consecutive road course weekends. Here's how to watch all of the action. Green flag time: The command to fire engines will be at 4:38 p.m. ET. The green flag will wave at 4:46 p.m. ET. Practice...
Hendrick Motorsports, Goodyear team up for shoe release
Hendrick Motorsports fans now have another way to showcase their appreciation for NASCAR's winningest team and the sport's longest-running tire manufacturer. Hendrick Motorsports and Goodyear announced Friday that the two companies have collaborated on a special-edition series of footwear. The leather sneakers feature a Goodyear-inspired tire tread on the outsole, a cushioned sock, a drivers rounded heel, and a breathable full-fabric inner lining.
Sam Hunt's journey to team owner natural progression in NASCAR
Sam Hunt grew up a racer but he has since made the move to team owner in NASCAR's Xfinity Series. This was a significant change but it was a natural progression in the world of stock car racing. "I recognized pretty early on that my chances at a driving career...
Parker Retzlaff set for NASCAR Cup Series debut
Parker Retzlaff is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut later this season as he joins Beard Motorsports for the first time. Retzlaff will drive the No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro this August at Daytona International Speedway. He will attempt to qualify for the Coke Zero 400 on Aug. 24 (7:30 p.m. ET on NBC).
Carl Edwards has 'no regrets' in post-NASCAR life
Carl Edwards stunned NASCAR in January 2017 when he announced his retirement from racing. Years later, he has made it clear that he has no regrets about this decision. "I feel like some sort of plan got laid out for me," Edwards said Thursday during a media session discussing his being voted into the Hall of Fame. "It's probably, definitely by God. I wouldn't change a thing. I mean, it's awesome.
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